Newark Fugitive Wanted on Violent Charges Captured in North Carolina After Yearlong Manhunt
Newark, NJ – A fugitive sought in connection with several violent crimes in Newark has been arrested in North Carolina following what authorities described as a yearlong, multi-agency investigation. Isaiah Ketchens was…
New Jersey Law Will Make It Illegal to Discriminate Against Fat and Short People
The Senate Labor Committee in New Jersey has taken a significant step in the advancement of civil rights law with the passage of a bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker. This legislation,…
New Jersey Legislation Aims to Expand Affordable Housing Voucher Use for Homeownership
The Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee in New Jersey has made a pivotal move by advancing legislation that significantly broadens the scope of affordable housing voucher usage. This initiative, led by…
NYPD Recruit Busted After Blowing Off Steam in Romp With Hooker
NEW YORK, NY – A New York City Police Department recruit’s desire for a red light couldn’t wait until he graduated the academy to get one on his vehicle. In the early…
Indiana Firearms Dealer Halts Sale of Standard Magazines to New Jersey
Element Armament, LLC, an Indiana-based firearms dealer, has agreed to cease the sale of standard capacity magazines (LCMs) to New Jersey residents, following an investigation by the New Jersey Division of Consumer…
DePhillips Criticizes Proposed NJ Transit Fare Hike as Counterproductive
Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips has voiced strong opposition to NJ Transit’s proposed 15% fare increase, arguing that it effectively negates Governor Phil Murphy’s no-fare-hike achievement. DePhillips, a Republican member of the Assembly Transportation…
NJ Senate Committee Approves Bill to Honor Bordentown’s Benjamin Moore on I-295
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has taken a significant step in honoring a local hero by advancing legislation to rename a section of Interstate 295. Proposed by Senator Troy Singleton, the…
New Jersey Senate Moves Forward with Disability Employment Program Bill
A significant legislative development occurred in Trenton, where the Senate Labor Committee approved a bill aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The legislation, spearheaded by Senators Linda Greenstein and…
Five-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Traffi on Route 9 and Injures One
TOMS RIVER, NJ – A five-vehicle collision occurred on Route 9 near 1380 Route 9, Toms River, on Thursday morning, disrupting traffic and resulting in one injury. Toms River Police Department officials…
Jackson Township Revives Veterans Commission, Plans Key Initiatives for Veteran Community
Jackson Township, NJ – Under the leadership of Council Vice President Scott Sargent and Council President Jennifer Kuhn, the Jackson Township Veterans Commission recently convened for the first time in several years,…
Toms River Animal Shelter is Not Closing, Extending Hours, Eliminating Adoption Fees
TOMS RIVER, NJ – False rumors are swirling online regarding the Toms River Animal Shelter. Those rumors claim Mayor Dan Rodrick is closing the shelter. This week, the mayor said, those rumors…
Toms River Mayor, Council to Expand Police EMS Services
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Township Council has introduced an ordinance that would create eight new jobs within the Toms River Police Department in the form of emergency service operators…
Wind Energy Consortium Applauds Murphy’s Plan to Move Forward on Offshore Energy Agenda
New Jersey Accelerates Clean Energy Transition with New Offshore Wind Projects TRENTON – The New Jersey Wind Works Coalition has praised Governor Murphy’s administration and the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for…
Passaic County Sheriff Takes Own Life Inside North Jersey Restaurant
NEW JERSEY – The law enforcement community in New Jersey is in mourning following the tragic loss of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik. Sheriff Berdnik, a retired Clifton police officer who had…
Murphy Among Sanctuary State Governors Calling on Federal Aid in Growing Migrant Crisis
Governors Call for Federal Action on Immigration, Urging Support for Biden’s Funding Request In a united effort, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York, along with governors from eight other states, has appealed…
New Jersey Governor Wants to Use Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital to Process Illegal Migrants
Hunterdon County officials have disclosed that the New Jersey state government is evaluating the use of the defunct Hagedorn Psychiatric Hospital as a processing center for migrants. The facility, which ceased operations…
Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Hits $621,347 Jackpot in Middlesex County
TRENTON – A Jersey Cash 5 ticket hit the jackpot in Middlesex County, securing a win of $621,347 in the drawing held on Sunday, January 21. The winning numbers were 01, 06,…
Million Dollar Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Bergen County
TRENTON – The Mega Millions jackpot has escalated to a whopping $262 million, as the latest drawing on Friday, January 19, brought good fortune to numerous New Jersey players. In this draw,…
New Jersey Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder of a Child
MANVILLE, N.J. – In a significant development, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. and Manville Borough Police Department’s Lieutenant Craig Jeremiah, announced the…
Unidentified Body Found in Decomposed State at East 179th Street Apartment
In a grim discovery, police officers responded to a wellness check at 800 East 179th Street, located in the 48 Precinct, on January 20 at 1:58 PM. Upon their arrival, they found…
Congressman Gottheimer Challenges Funding for Crisis Pregnancy Centers Amid Ideological Debate
New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer has taken a firm stance against federal funding for Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), asserting that these centers mislead pregnant women seeking medical assistance. His comments came as…
